1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.

2. Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People:

The Committee took evidence from—

Dr Hilary Cass, Chair, The Cass Review.

Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

3. Food Standards Scotland:

The Committee took evidence from—

Heather Kelman, Chair, Geoff Ogle, Chief Executive, and Dr Gillian Purdon, Chief Nutritionist, Food Standards Scotland.

Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

Paul Sweeney declared an interest as a trustee of the Courtyard Pantry in Glasgow.

4. Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

5. Food Standards Scotland (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.